Guo Chuan, China's most famous sailor, was on a solo trans Pacific voyage when he went missing.
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Paralympic gold medallist, Naomi Riches, prepares for her latest rowing challenge
This weekend, Naomi Riches will attempt to set a new world record as the fastest woman to row the length of the River Thames solo.
Ben, 14, sails into the record books after successful Arctic circumnavigation
Ben Edwards, 14, has become the young person to circumnavigate the North Pole anticlockwise in one season. He is part of the Polar Ocean Challenge crew which made the voyage to highlight global warming.
Video: Watch the world’s biggest LEGO ship being built
The world's biggest LEGO ship is to got its UK debut August Bank Holiday weekend. Watch the time lapse video of the construction!
Phaedo^3 sets new Around Ireland Sailing Record
American sailor Lloyd Thornburg and the rest of the Phaedo^3 crew are now, subject to ratification, the new record holders for the fastest sail around Ireland.
Making history! Female crew set new Atlantic rowing record
Five women have set a new world record after becoming the first ever all-female crew to row the Atlantic Ocean from west to east.
Gabart abandons record attempt
French sailor François Gabart has decided not to continue his attempt to beat the North Atlantic crossing record between New York and Lizard Point.
Royal Navy duo complete dinghy world record attempt
Phil Slade and Mark Belamarich are now waiting for confirmation from the Guinness Book of Records after sailing in their dinghy from Plymouth to Portsmouth.
Our friends in the north: new world record set for a racing boat?
Guo Chuan and his crew make setting new world records look easy.